9 Years Post-op - I Am Having Pain, Implants Are Soft. Causes?

The pain is in both breasts but it is intermittent. They still feel soft, although they were always kinda firm because they were placed under the...

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What Causes Lymph Node Swelling Below the Incision After BA?

I had a BA 3 weeks ago and I have what appears to be 2 painful veins popping out under each breast especially when I reach my arms up. My ps said it...

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3 Months Post Breast Augmentation: Experiencing Pain

It's been a week now that i feel localized pain on my left breast(the pain is like a bruise). i feel the pain on the sides of my left nipple...

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Vibrating "Bourdonnement" 3 Years After Breast Augmentation Surgery

I had a breast augmentation procedure 3yrs ago w/cohesive gel implants. I've recently started to experience...

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Reason for Pain and Constant Discomfort in Breast?

August will be 2 years since I have had my breast augmentation. I chose silicone implants. Since then, my left breast has had painful sensations along...

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I Had BA 4 Months Ago with 400cc High Profile Silicone Smooth Implants, And They're Uneven and Cause Pain. Cause? (photo)

I Had Breast Augmentation 4 Months Ago with 400cc High Profile Silicone Smooth Implants and they look very uneven and the left breast looks much...

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What Happened to my Lift with Implants? I Look Horrible... (photo)

I had a breast lift with implants... my breasts are now so uneven and look horrible. I have been told by the hospital that I need to go back after 6...

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Swollen Breast 6 Years Post-op - Why?

I have one swollen breast that is higher and more full looking than the other. I had breast augmentation done 6 years ago. There is no pain. I had...

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Why Do my Breast Feel VERY Sunburned After Breast Augmentation?

I'm 34yrs old just had breast aug out 18days ago. I have 492cc silicone implants. My breast feel very sunburned! My bra & clothes hurt when...

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Causes and Remedies For Horrible Rash/ Reaction Post Breast Augmentation? (photo)

My daughter just had breast augmentation on feb.8th. (Silicone). About a week after surgery, she developed a rash around the side of her right breast,...

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I Am 5 Weeks Post Op Breast Augmentation, And Have Had Severe Pain Since. What's The Cause? (photo)

I had severe pain on my left breast that was caused by the stretching of the nerves, inflammation around the nerves, and swelling. I was prescribe to...

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Can Post-op Breast Massage Cause Rippling to Occur?

Is it possible for post-op breast massage to cause rippling to occur? I have saline sub-pectoral implants 360-380cc.

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How Easily Will my Breast Implant Move?

I had BA 10 days ago. I had 375cc silicone implants placed above the muscle. They came out bigger than I expected. I am 5’3 125 lbs and a thin...

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4 Weeks Post Op Seroma Fluid from Incision with Open Wounds

Hi i had breast augmentation in egypt 4 weeks ago, after 10 days i burst my stiches and seroma fluid started, i eventually got closed up 4 days later,...

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Can a Muscle Tear Occur from Receiving a "Bear Hug" After Breast Augmentation?

I had breast augmentation 4 yrs ago. Recently I was injured when I received a "bear hug". Two days later I started to experience...

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Had BA 10 Days Ago, Do I Have a Hematoma?

Had breast augmentation 10 days ago. By day 5 post op ad a little discomfort on my left breast so I went to my ps, who ask me to have an ultrasound...

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Why Is One Breast Higher & Bigger Than the Other 2 Weeks PO? (photo)

I had breast agumentation 2/16/212. Both my breast sizes were thankfully both even in size and shape before surgery. Post-op they looked the same size...

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Is It True That Lowering the Inframmary Fold Will Cause Bottoming Out?

I had bottoming out from my breast augmentation, My surgeon lowered the inframmary fold and within 21/2 months they bottomed out. Why the hell would...

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How Likely is It to Develop Capsular Contracture?

I am considering getting breast implants, but I'm very worried developing capsular contracture. Have there been any studies about the likelihood...

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Had a Breast Lift + Augmentation + Arm Lift 12 Days Ago And Am Worried About Results. (photo)

I'm 12 days post op.. why does my left boob look sooo much different and smaller than the right one? Is it because he didn't do a big vertical...

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Why Did a Pinhole with Discharge Appear Along Areola Incision Scar?

Help! I had breast reaugment May/2011. All went fine. Few mnths ago noticed R arm/shlder getting weak. Then noticed pin-sized hole appeared on R...

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Vibrations and Bubbling in One Breast One Year After Op

Had breast augmentation almost one year ago. All fine, until last 2 days i feel a kinda bubbling, vibration in the side and under my left breast.

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Can the Plastic Surgeon Cause Capsular Contracture by His or Her Surgical Technique?

I was told this by a plastic surgeon "The bottom line is that if your surgeon tells you that CC is something that happens and cannot be predicted...

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If Silicone is "Inert", Why Does the Body Create a Capsule?

The medical literature and studies show that any foreign object placed in the body causes a capsule to form. This is the body's way of protecting...

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I Had my BA 4 Days Ago, Last Night my Left Breast Flexed, Painful and Feels Like a Knot. What's Going On?

I accidently flexed my left breast, it now is painful to touch and feels like there is a knot in the lower part of my breast. I went under the muscle...

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New Onset Tugging/painful Sensation in Left Breast 7 Months Post Augmentation.

I had submuscle silicone implants 7 mths ago. I've had a normal course of healing with typical numbness and nipple hyperesthesia and a benign...

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Why Am I Sore? I Feel Like my Implants Will Fall out (Pressure). Extremely Sore; Causes? (photo)

I am 2wks and 3 days now (BA-under muscle/infram-375cc r/l) Opening doors, etc. have become noticeably difficult to open again, why am I sore? I feel...

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4 Months Post Op. Breast Implant Incision Suddenly Opened, What's Going On?

4+ months post op. Within the past few days, all of the sudden, my left breast started hurting. Redness, and a darker brown spot on the incision line...

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What Could Happen if a Breast Implant Was Placed Back-to-front ?

Hello, I had a breast augmentation and have had pain swallowing. When I swallowed I could feel pain behind my right breast. I chose a new surgeon and...

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What is Causing Swollen Edema Bilateral Axilla, Contracture of Left Breast with Swelling.

I had augmentation in 1984, have contracture with fullnes in upper pole of left breast, with a lot of swelling in left axilla some in right axilla.The...

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Normal To Have Hives After Bilateral Mastopexy and Augmentation Almost 6 Months Ago? (photo)

I've had consistant pain (dull "achy" pain all of the time and sharp pains that come and go) and now I have what looks like hives, on my...

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How Did 240cc Silicone Implants Give Me a Size D Cup? (photo)

I got a breast aug almost 2 months ago, I am 5'10 with a slender body type. I wanted to be a big B cup. I went with 240cc silicon implants...

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Why Does Capsular Contracture Reoccur in Certain People?

I had breast augmentation over 3years ago.I developed capsular contracture and had them replaced in march this year only to find that when I came...

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Can Scar Tissue from Breast Augmentation Cause Your Lymph Nodes to Stay Swollen?

I have to go to have a mamogram done this coming week. My surgeon says I have scar tissue from my breast aug that I had in Nov of 2010. My lymph nodes...

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Pain in Lower Right Side of Left Breast, by the Breast Bone..Sternum Feels Sore to Touch 7 Weeks After Augmentation

First breast augmentation 7 weeks ago today with silicone gel implants. My recovery had been great, until six days ago when I woke up in the morning...

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I Had Breast Augmentation 6 Years Ago and Developed Rash- Connected?

The rash is moving up my neck and had a swollen lymph node in armpit. had mamogram and ultrasound all negative. Skin doc says its sun damage. it all...

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Hypersensitive Nipple on One Side Suddenly After 5 Years Since my Augmentation, Why?

My right nipple suddenly became hypersensitive 3 months ago, its been hurting on a daily basis, on occasion itll suddenly desensitize only to return a...

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Can You Explain the Upper Pole Fullness/swelling After Breast Augmentation Surgery? (photo)

My question says it all. I notice that after breast augmentation, pretty much all woman has a period of this "bulgy" look at the top of the...

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Im Afraid This Dent is the Start of a Double Bubble..please Help (photo)

Im a little over one month post op from a breast augmentation..silicone with crease insicion under the muscle. ive noticed this small dent on right...

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Cannot Raise or Stretch out Left Arm Following Mastopexy and Augmentation Surgery?

I am 10dpo following mastopexy and augmentation surgery. I had implants before but have had them replaced and a mastopexy done. I am struggling to get...

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My Left Arm Went Numb After BA.

I am almost 5 week post BA and my left arm is numb. My ps says its not from surgery, but I didnt have this before, its tingly, heavy and sore to my...

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If Encapsulation is Caused by Bacteria And/or Body Rejection, Why is It Only on my Dominant Side?

My theory is that I did too much too soon after augmentation surgery - excercise & just daily activities of a busy mom - using, of course, my...

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Possible Cyst Near Breast Aug Incision, Should I Be Worried?

I'm 5 months post surgery. Recently found a small pebble like lump very close to the incision under the breast,along with a litte abnormal...

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Post Breast Augmentation and Uneven Breasts? (photo)

I had a breast augmentation March 14, 2012 , Well from the first day of the surgery i noticed my right breast being higher than my left i had to wear...

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Could High Altitude Be Causing Changes in Breast Implants Like Popping Sounds?

I have had silicone breast implants for 6 years. I have lived at sea level and at an altitude of 9000 feet and have not had any issues. I have...

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What's Causing Red Blotch Under Breast After Breast Augmentation & Lift?

I had my surgery 5 days ago under my right boob I have a red blotch, it's looks like a hickie..it's clearly blood under the skin, it's...

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2weeks Post Surgery for Breast Augmentation, I Have a Hard Lump the Size of a Grape?

I have slight bruising and can feel a hard lump about the size of a grape behind this bruising, is this normal please? Thank you x

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What is Causing my Dizziness and Blurry Vision 4 Days After Breast Augmention?

Four days after breast augmentaion and im very dizzy and a bit nauseated. Feel almost like im losing my vision. Never took the pain pills and have...

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I Have 465 in my Left Breast and 450 in the Right I'm 3 Weeks POst Op and the Left Breast is Way Smaller, Why?

I Have 465 in my Left Breast and 450 in the Right I'm 3 Weeks Post Op and the Left Breast is Way Smaller, Why?

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Uneven and Different Sizes 2 Months Post Op With Silicone Implants. What Are My Options? (photo)

My augmentation was February 13th. I am extremely uneven and different sizes. I have dual plane smooth silicone 375cc in each. What would you suggest...

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Different Breast Crease After Augmentation, and Dimple Like on Incision Site? (photo)

Hi doctors, i need you expert opinion , i had breast augmentation 10 days ago with silicone mentor gel 275cc both with incision in the breast crease,...

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Could the Pain in my Breast Be from the Implant Trying to Drop into the Pocket? (photo)

In Jan 2011 I had breast lift and implants.. After 4 moths I had the double bubble. Dr lowered the implant then the entire breast hardened. so I had...

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Right Breast is Larger Than my Left Breast. What Are My Options?

I am 17 years old and when I started purberty, my right one grew faster than my left one. Since then, thy are two cup sizes different. Is there...

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Hives/rash or Infection 2 Months Post BA? (photo)

Hello,had BA 2 months ago and experiencing just now some weird looking patches (hives) all over + on the sides of my breasts. Was given steroid cream...

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Discomfort and Hardening of One Breast After BA 18 Months Ago?

I had my breast augmentation (silicone) 18 months ago but now my left breast feels more firm and is a little painful. What could the cause be?...

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I Had a BA and Lift 7 Years Ago. Now my Nipple Stand at Attention.Why?

Why do my nipples get hard(as if I'm cold or excited,when I'm not).It is embarassing.

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Breast Augmentation Swelling 6 Months Post Op?

Have saline, over the muscle, 450 cc. Perfect healing for 5 months then random severe swelling in both breasts. Could this be caused by over exerting...

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Capsular Contracture? (photo)

Got my BA on April,3rd notice at about the 3rd week my left breast was not healing the same as the left. It was really hard and the implant was not...

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What Are The Early Signs of a Capsular Contracture? I'm 3 Weeks Post Op With A Golf Ball Size Feeling.

I had my ba done 3 weeks ago and my breast feel really firm and tight. My concern is when I lay down or make certain movements I feel I tight pull and...

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Burning Sensation in Breasts 3 Years After Breast Augmentation?

I have a BA 3 years ago. I am now having Discomfort in both breasts. It is a burning sensation and it comes and goes. I also have other pain and weird...

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How Likely is It for Fluid to Reaccumulate a Second Time After Breast Implant Surgery?

I'm in my fifth day of post op for breast implants, saline. Yesterday my right side was much higher, had more projection compared to the left so I...

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Different Size/shape 11 Days Post-Op BA, Should I Be Worried?

I have 325cc in my right side and, I think 450cc in my left though I'm not sure, for the first 3,4 days after surgery they were both high, hard,...

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4 Wks Post BA and Left Breast Swollen and Painful. My lymph Nodes Are Swelling,found a Squishy Lump in Left Side?

4 wks post BA my surgery day I was very groggy and sick and rammed my left breast into the toilet.I saw my surgeon 3 days later as the swelling in...

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Pain 17 Days After BA on the Left Side

March 15 Had a BA done,stayed on top of my pain meds never felt felt alot of "pain". Both breasts looked great! On March 25, I noticed my...

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3 Months Post Breast Augmentation, Scar Leaking? (photo)

Had breast implants put in about 3 months ago. My left breast scar puffed up and I had the doc take a look. He made a small incision and drained some...

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At 6 Weeks Post Op I Had Overnight, Sudden Swelling of Right Breast, Now 2 Wks Later It is Much Higher and Very Hard? (photo)

Currently 8 weeks post op submuscular conversion (revision) with HIGH PROFILE silicone 425R and 475L. previous BA was above muscle saline. At 6 weeks...

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One Breast is a Lot Higher, is This Normal?

Im 43 yrs old, previous 34AA 120 lbs 5'4. My surgery was 3 weeks ago: mentor 325 cc on each breast under the muscle. Around 4 days after surgery,...

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Opened Underarm BA Incision. Normal?

Hi I'm one week post breast augmentation  surgery and this morning I saw blood the size of what a sweat mark stain would look like.The...

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Is This Mild Cellulitis or Simply Non Bacterial Inflammation Post Lift/aug? Should I Be Worried?

I had my BA procedure done 4 weeks ago and a concurrent lift of my left breast to correct for asymmetry. Approximately 2 weeks ago, I developed less...

I Had Silicone Breast Augmentation 8 Months Ago and I Feel Like There's Lumps Deep Inside in the Areola Part on the Left Breast?

Since the surgery i always felt the left side never felt normal like the other side. If i jogged it felt weird and aerola was always sensitve on the...

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Should Anything Be Done About Lumps from Fat Grafting in my Chest Above Implants?

Had a double mastectomy with fat grafting to fill in area above implants. Six months later numerous hard oval lumps have appeared that ultrasound show...

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Breasts Are Different Shape, Size & Left is Way Higher & Smaller Than Right???

I had a breast augmentation about 3 months ago. I had saline unders high profile implants put in. Crease incision. 480cc on my right & 420 in my...

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Bloody Discharge on Incision Site Around my Right Breast?

I am 2 weeks post op today and woke up with bloody discharge on one side of my right nipple incicion, I took a shower and it still continues to leak...

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Muscle Pain After Breast Augmentation?

So i am 1 month and 5 days post op, and for the past week i have developped some pain in the inner breasts area , it feels like mUscle pain kind of...

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I Had a Breast Enlargement and Mastopexy 6days Ago and They Are Yellow and Hurt is This Normal or Infected?

I had breast enlargement and mastopexy 6days ago. One of them sticks out more that the other, hurts more in certain places when touched, feels tighter...

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Is It Normal to Feel Different Types of Pain in Breast After Breast Augmentation? (photo)

I had my breast Aug. a month and a week ago.They look really good and I love them.My question is, I feel a difference in the pain on each breast. My...

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5 Months Post Mastectomy and now Having Pain. Feels Like A Pocket of Gas?

I had mastectomy on my right breast 5 months ago and now i am having pain that feels like a pocket of gas in that area.  it hurt

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Why Do I Have to Deep Pockets on Either Side of Breast Bone After Breast Augmentation?

Why Do I Have to Deep Pockets on Either Side of Breast Bone After Breast Augmentation?

Why is my Breast Suffering Sharp Stabbing Pains (Had BA 4/2010)?

I had a breast augmentation in April 2010 and since have suffred 2 haematomas and 1 capsule contractor all in the right breast. now i have a very...

BA Done 13 Months Ago. Body Aches & Fever-like Symptoms, Once a Week for the Past 6-7 Weeks. Any Correlation to the BA?

BA done a little over a year back. I have body aches and fever & fatigue exactly 1x a week..for the past 6 weeks. Ive had blood test- all normal...

Capsular Contracture? Why Does One Breast Feel Tight/Hard?

I had BA 09 May 2012-550ccs smooth under muscle.I had no pain-just uncomforatable.I am right handed.My left breast was more swollen than right, so...

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